KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees key diagnostic and quality tests on products, components and/or materials to support product reliability, quality and performance.

• Assists in the development of new test procedures and processes in collaboration with other engineering teams on the development of test standards.

• Oversees and participates in testing from concept through product launch.

• Drives testing consistency in both procedures and physical equipment resulting in high quality data.

• Analyzes test data to identify key failures, trends, and/or critical performance factors of design prototypes. Provides detailed documentation in the form of test reports in a timely manner. Communicates test status updates for all responsible projects to stakeholders.

• Functions as a liaison between the test technicians, test engineering, and engineering design staff concerning issues, product design, troubleshooting, functional requirements, quality and efficiency

• Oversees compliance with established industry safety and design standards and guidelines.

• Provides input into the operating, capital and expense budgets. Provides input on resource planning and policy development

• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides input into the operating, capital and expense budgets.

• Actively participates in the development and revision of company policies and procedures to accommodate changing business needs.

• In partnership with human resources, supervises the daily activities for a team, provides training, ensures productivity, sets priorities and manages work schedules. Provides input on resource planning and policy development. Coaches team members on performance, completes performance evaluations and recommends pay actions. Participates in and provides input into hiring and termination decisions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or equivalent.

Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years in test engineering experience in a manufacturing environment which includes supervising or leading technician level employees, computer based testing and programming.

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out in the great outdoors.
• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about providing superior solutions flexible to meet any event’s needs or mission requirements.
• We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.
• We value team members who are willing to wear many hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

• Share in the company’s success with competitive base salary with additional earning potential through participation in the management bonus program, eligibility for annual pay increases, and employee stock purchase plans.
• Find work/life balance with generous Paid Time Off and holiday benefits, a full benefits package, and broad range of employee support and fitness and wellness plans.
• Further your career with performance development and training opportunities, including our tuition assistance program.
• Have fun at work, enjoying a collaborative and casual work environment, participating in fun company events, and taking advantage of great employee discounts on all our outdoor recreational products.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, college savings program, life and LTD insurance, employee stock purchase plan, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)